Ush 53 NB over Ush 8
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 8.5M N JCT Cth I to E · Structure no. B03003800000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 NB over Ush 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Ush 8 in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 NB over Ush 8 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 NB over Ush 8 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 53 NB over Ush 8 carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 NB over Ush 8?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 NB over Ush 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.